.orgSource

APRIL 22, 2024

To make a point about technology and its impact on the future of work, Hugh Lee, Co-Founder of Fusion Productions, told me this story: “Several years ago, we invited some young presenters who were developing cutting edge farming technology to digitalNow. Create Space for Evolution Don’t fixate on giving every goal a finite timeline.

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CauseVox

MAY 4, 2021

To celebrate our 50th year of service to the Minnesota autism community we invited our community to join us for a livestream event full of cooking demonstrations, personal stories, and drawings. It was so intuitive and easy for every person, from my events team to the end donors. Personal Outreach And Finding Fundraisers.

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Share a personal story: Ask your clients or beneficiaries for feedback on how your nonprofit’s programs have positively affected their lives. Personal stories can be highly compelling—and serve as powerful reminders of what your nonprofit can do, thanks to your supporters.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

For fundraising initiatives that require a little more love – like charity auctions and virtual events – below is a list of ten powerful fundraising ideas to help you pave your new-and-improved path. Personal training sessions. Engage with supporters through virtual events. Start crowdfunding with birthday fundraisers.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

We love hearing about nonprofits’ successful fundraising strategies in action, and sharing these stories allows nonprofits to learn from each other. One of the best ways to become a fundraising success story is to leverage the data in your nonprofit donor database to better reach and personalize donor outreach.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

After over a year of hard work, we were ready to celebrate. We all know versions of this story. While our headquarters are in Massachusetts, we function as a partly virtual organization with employees sprinkled around the U.S. The good news is, the story had a happy ending. We offered tons of exciting virtual programming.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

When you’re able to set the stage with analytics and donor attributes – like their wealth rating, public giving records, and personal interests – you can strengthen your understanding of each donor segment, and position your asks to speak to specific audiences. This guide is meant to help you prepare for each season in your fundraising year.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Getting a good look at organized data will tell you a story about your supporters’ journey with your organization and the experience you need to create at your event. Use information wisely to reach folks with a personal, heartfelt invitation to join the fight your organization began. Have a Robust Communications Plan.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

Did you know that almost 70% of nonprofits are planning to incorporate virtual elements into their events in some way, whether that’s with hybrid events, virtual-only events, or a combination of all of them? Ready to empower your peer-to-peer volunteers while also providing a unique and engaging virtual experience? Download PDF.

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Classy

JUNE 1, 2021

As nonprofits continue to navigate this “new normal” of event fundraising into 2021, a focus on virtual fundraising should be at the top of your priority list. The sector as a whole is making the shift to virtual, and with good reason. The value of virtual extends far beyond the live engagement itself. Emails (19.9%).

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Nimble AMS

MAY 8, 2023

Is your association ready to celebrate this year’s National Nurses Week ? The 2023 nurse appreciation week theme is “ Nurses Make a Difference: Anytime, Anywhere, Always ,” honoring the unwavering commitment of nurses to their patients. This year, healthcare organizations nationwide will celebrate nurses. Personalize your thanks.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Virtual gala: Host a live-streamed gala event with performances, guest speakers, and donation appeals. Virtual reality tour: Offer a live virtual reality experience, taking viewers on a tour of your nonprofit’s projects and the people you serve. Here are 10 ways to use video in online fundraising for nonprofits.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

And how fitting that this year marks the 20th annual Dreamforce — and it’s also the first time we’re getting the Salesforce family back together in person since 2019! Between a global pandemic, supply chain constraints, and macroeconomic headwinds, the world has changed since we last gathered in person for Dreamforce 2019.

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Tech Soup

MAY 14, 2013

Pacific time at PARISOMA — and join us in celebration of the many powerful digital story submissions that came to us from all over the world! Participate Virtually. Can't make the event in person? Participate virtually at the Aloft Nonprofit Commons Drive-In Theater in Second Life. Featured Appearances.

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Qgiv

MARCH 19, 2024

Donor appreciation events allow you to personally express your gratitude to your supporters while providing a fun and memorable event for them to attend. Having an event to celebrate their contributions can help motivate donors with the financial capacity to make major gifts. Major donors.

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sgEngage

JULY 27, 2021

In-person events were no longer a reality and an estimated 62% of nonprofits pivoted to a virtual campaign to help continue to engage fundraisers in their mission. DIY Fundraising increased during the pandemic as a result of in-person event cancellations and supporters looking to champion their causes during regional lockdowns.

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Classy

JULY 26, 2021

On August 17, the United States celebrates National Nonprofit Day to recognize the impact of the social sector and highlight the importance of charitable organizations across the country. . Crowdfunding campaigns offer nonprofits a powerful way to share their stories, rally supporters, and fund their programmatic initiatives.

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Bloomerang

JULY 12, 2021

It’s a 1950s converted 2-story apartment complex painted canary yellow. . When you pick it up, the person on the other line answers, “Hello, popsicle hotline.” Don’t overthink this: Just be warm, personable, and conversational. Remind them of their loyalty by celebrating their donorversary. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

While many of these fundraising event staples are great, such as fancy galas and golf tournaments, circumstances aren’t always ideal for in-person gatherings. Here are a few ideas about how to make virtual/hybrid versions of your favorite in-person events. However, that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the fun.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 14, 2022

Doing this fosters a deeper, more personal connection with the cause. Special events can be tailored to share any nonprofit’s story in an engaging way. Your team can create whatever type of event suits your capacity and tells the story of why your organization’s work matters! The Woodland Park Zoo.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 3, 2020

When organizations partner with celebrity influencers and online giving, their mission can get maximized through social sharing and fundraising. Launching a celebrity partnership can feel like an intimidating project, but let’s breakdown a straightforward approach for how you can manage a celebrity-endorsed program.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

And you can host them in person, or as virtual or hybrid events. Arrange inclusive community events: Community gatherings that celebrate diversity and inclusivity can resonate with a broad audience, including those who are passionate about social causes. These offerings can appeal to both your current and next-gen donors.

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Candid

MAY 23, 2023

After two years of attending Harambee virtually, I was excited to finally join in person, alongside more than 800 fellow attendees. Joseph Awards After-Party and meetups in between, there was plenty of Black joy and celebration. Make no mistake—it is an experience, both an individual and collective Black experience.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Before kicking off your #GivingTuesday (on November 28 th this year) and year-end giving campaign, send fun social media posts, emails, or postcards thanking your supporters and sharing an impact story to remind them what their contributions made possible. Host a holiday appreciation event—not a fundraiser—in the midst of Giving Season.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 1, 2023

While in-person events are beginning to open up again, many have pivoted to a hybrid learning environment. In-person attendance is becoming both available and optional. About : If you’re the kind of person that thrives in crowds, parties, and socializing, this is your home. Where : Denver, Colorado & virtual conference.

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Cloud 4 Good

JUNE 24, 2021

Dreamforce 2021 is going to be a (partially) in-person event this year! The highly-anticipated event, held completely virtually in 2020, is set to take place September 21 – 23 and will consist of small in-person gatherings and a more widely accessible virtual experience. Here is What We Know About Dreamforce 2021.

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BoardAssist

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Celebrate the do-gooders who make your work possible. At Catchafire, we know that celebrating volunteers in the right way leads to a long term relationship which can result in invaluable advice, connections to new supporters, and even increase donations. Skills-based volunteers are looking for more than a handwritten note.

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Here’s a list of reminders to celebrate mindfully during this holiday season! Every year on the fourth Thursday of November, indigenous people in the US are reminded of the atrocities committed by the colonizers, while most of the US – residing on stolen land – celebrates the colonizers’ exploitation of Native people.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 8, 2023

Memorials or Tribute Events Those attending to remember or celebrate someone’s life can easily donate to a cause the individual cared about via text. Online Webinars or Virtual Events Even in virtual environments, hosts can encourage viewers to donate using text-to-give, ensuring remote participants can contribute easily.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

After three years of meeting virtually, we’re bringing bbcon back in-person October 22-24 in Denver! Take the time to preview the session catalogue and, after you register, you can build a personalized agenda that fits your organization type or role. Celebrate each other and the work you do!

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Donor Segmentation and Personalization The “one size fits all” approach is yesterday’s news. Segment your donor list to create personalized outreach experiences. Narrate efforts, struggles, victories; share human stories that tug heartstrings and open purse strings.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 22, 2020

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound was excited to host their annual Big Breakfast, a celebration of their impact on the community and their second highest grossing fundraiser of the year , on March 26, 2020. Any nonprofit fundraiser can tell you that moving an in-person special event to an online campaign is no easy feat.

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Greater Giving

MAY 2, 2023

Share information, resources, and personal stories about mental health on your social media platforms to help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and encourage others to seek help when they need it. You can involve local celebrities, advocate, doctors, or groups to share information and their own stories.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 1, 2023

Strategies for Engaging Alumni in Back-to-School Fundraising: Personalized Communication: Alumni appreciate personalized communication that acknowledges their unique experiences at the school. Alumni Events: Organize special events , both on-campus and virtually, to reconnect with alumni.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 15, 2022

After two isolated years of the conference being virtual , everyone was excited to be back in person – even if transitioning from solitude to a crowd of thousands gave you some awkward middle-school-dance flashbacks. . Watch her story live here. . Celebrate milestones in giving, first-time donors, and loyalty in giving. .

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 10, 2022

Whether we’ve convened in-person or virtually during a global pandemic, our Salesforce.org nonprofit community never misses an opportunity to celebrate, learn, and imagine a better, more equal world — together. Learning labs: Learning labs are a reimagined way to collaborate and learn in a virtual environment.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

An app-based scavenger hunt can also facilitate a hybrid event if you have participants who are more comfortable virtually attending. If you live in an area with some morbid history or well-known ghost stories, you can add a few stops on your scavenger hunt related to those creepy tidbits for your more daring donors.

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